Harmonizing the Gallbladder Decoction

Harmonizing the Gallbladder Decoction,Chest pain due to excessive heat in the gallbladder meridian, hardness under the ribs, bitter taste in the mouth, and dry throat.

Formulas Name : Harmonizing the Gallbladder Decoction

Chinese Name : 和胆汤

Drug Formulation

Pinellia tuber 1 qian, sour jujube seed 1 qian, raw Rehmannia root 1 qian 5 fen, Poria 1 qian, Scutellaria root 5 fen, Polygala root 5 fen, licorice (roasted) 3 fen, glutinous rice (roasted) 1 pinch.

Source

From *Xingyuan*, Volume 6.

Benefits

Chest pain due to excessive heat in the gallbladder meridian, hardness under the ribs, bitter taste in the mouth, and dry throat.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Add 5 slices of fresh ginger, decoct in water until cooked, and take warm before meals.

Harmonizing the Gallbladder Decoction,From *Xingyuan*, Volume 6.,Chest pain due to excessive heat in the gallbladder meridian, hardness under the ribs, bitter taste in the mouth, and dry throat.

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